Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 73'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 32'308 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 195'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Klimatologe/-in UNI
You research climate changes and develop protective measures
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You examine the atmosphere. You develop climate forecast models. You work out solutions for climate protection.
The Earth is warming. You analyze the causes. As a climatologist, you examine physical processes in the atmosphere. You test measurement methods. You create complex climate models. You forecast future weather conditions. Your research results form the basis for effective climate protection strategies. You actively help protect our environment and climate for future generations.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryNature & Environment
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Klimatologe/-in UNI.
Salary trend
+55% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 73'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 113'654 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor/Master of Arts in Geografie, Geowissenschaften oder Erdwissenschaften
- ⏱ Bachelorstudium: 3 Jahre
Official education path
You start with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in geography or earth sciences at a university.
Typical training path
Bachelor/Master of Arts in Geografie, Geowissenschaften oder Erdwissenschaften
Prerequisites
- eidg. or eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- Hochschulabschluss (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität and Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
Requirements
- analytical skills
- reliability
- networked thinking and action
- technical understanding
- flair for numbers
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your computer. You calibrate new climate models. At the same time, you compare current weather data with historical research results. In between, you discuss the results with your team. You plan the next steps for climate protection.
- You examine the physical properties of the atmosphere and the Earth's heat balance.
- You test existing research methods. You continuously improve them.
- You create complex models. You predict future climate changes precisely.
- You analyze weather conditions in the tropics and the polar regions.
- You research the historical development of climate science. You compare it with today's data.
- You develop concrete measures and solutions for effective climate protection.
- You consider current climate models when planning adaptation strategies.
Working conditions
You mainly work at university research institutions, in teaching, or in state-funded research projects. Your work environment includes modern laboratories, data centers, and occasionally external sites for data collection.
Where to learn
- Universität BaselPetersplatz 1, 4001 Basel
- Universität Freiburg Avenue del'Europe 20, 1700 Freiburg
- Universität ZürichRämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich
- Universität BernHochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- High complexity
- Scientific pressure
- Political relevance
- Data-heavy work
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